Seismitoad #109 (Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt)
Seismitoad #109 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is worth about $71.50 raw (Near Mint) and $158 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$61 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $71.50 | $43 – $61 |
| Lightly Played | $57.20 | $34 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $42.90 | $26 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.60 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.88 | $11 – $15 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $158 | $95 – $135 |
| PSA 9.5 | $83 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 9 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| PSA 8 | $68 | $41 – $58 |
| PSA 7 | $56 | $34 – $48 |
| BGS 10 | $424 | $254 – $360 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | $63 – $89 |
| SGC 10 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $43–$61 | $0 | $0 | $43–$61 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $71.50 | −$9.47 | −$5.00 | $57.03 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $67.92 | −$7.40 | −$4.00 | $56.52 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $158 | $94 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $75 | $17 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $68 | $11 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $72 | $14 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Seismitoad #109
The Seismitoad #109 from Pokemon Japanese Black Bolt is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $71.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $158. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.